Former state rep suffers spinal cord injury after bicycle hits unmarked pipe

A former Michigan state representative was in critical condition early Friday afternoon, Nov. 13, at a local hospital after hitting an unmarked sewer pipe in Orion Township while riding his bike, according to local officials. Former Republican State Rep. John Reilly, 68, was biking to a local church early Wednesday, Nov. 11, when he hit a pipe that lay over the sidewalk on North Axford Street near the Orion Township post office. He suffered a spinal cord injury, two fractured vertebrae and a brain injury, according to Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office's Crisis Response Unit documented the scene and is investigating the circumstances of the crash, according to Tyler Sweers, an agency spokesperson. John Reilly's wife, Karen Reilly, said her husband was biking to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lake Orion, where he leads a men's Bible study on Wednesday mornings. She said her husband "snapped his neck back" when he crashed. "There were no cones or anything around" the pipe, said Karen Reilly. Barnett said the pipe was part of an Oakland County Water Resources Commission project that began Oct. 26 and was supposed to be done that week. Barnett said he "didn't know

Flint residents reminded to bag yard waste as leaf clean up begins

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Leaf clean-up has started in the city of Flint. Residents must bag the leaves from their yards and place them at the curb for collection on their scheduled waste service day. The city has shared a reminder that leaves should never be raked or blown into...

Free Thanksgiving Meals, Turkeys, and Food Baskets Offered Across Metro Detroit Counties

Local groups in Washtenaw, Wayne, Genesee, and Macomb counties will give away free Thanksgiving meals, turkeys, and food baskets in November, according to the University of Michigan Human Resources. Some programs ask people to sign up first. Others serve whoever shows up first. In Wayne County, the Eastside Turkey Giveaway...

This Michigan Off-Road Park Lets Families Tear Through Hundreds Of Acres Of Mud And Rock

An old sand and gravel pit now hosts mud holes deep enough to make Jeep owners nervous. Somebody looked at all that dug-up ground and saw a playground. I love that kind of thinking. The numbers are wild. There are 370 acres here, with 230 set aside for riding and...

Kyle Kuzma Foundation Hosting A Free Thanksgiving Dinner In Flint

700 warm to-go meals, one per person, at the Flint Farmers Market Monday Nov 23, 1 to 4 PM. Turkey, mac and cheese, dressing, the works. No registration needed.

Flint congregation gathers at court for St. Mark Baptist arson hearing

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - A federal judge denied a request to release Billy Chambers, the man charged with burning St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, from detention as he waits for his trial. United States District Judge Frances Kay Behm denied the request during a motion hearing Tuesday afternoon in the...

Possible changes to Orion Oaks Dog Park spark petition, Oakland County Parks responds

A Change.org petition with more than 300 signatures is urging Oakland County to preserve Orion Oaks Dog Park’s rustic character as renovation ideas are considered. Possible upgrades include a paved parking lot, fence replacements, permanent pavilions, accessible paths, more water stations and a dog wash. After community feedback, officials...

Ubly faces New Lothrop in Week 12 playoff showdown

Ubly visits New Lothrop in a Week 12 playoff game as the Bearcats seek a regional title against the high-scoring Hornets.

St. Clair County homes could qualify for no-cost energy upgrades

Blue Water Community Action is accepting applications from St. Clair County and Flint residents for a program that could provide qualifying households with no-cost improvements aimed at making homes more energy efficient. The Weatherization Assistance Program can help eligible households reduce energy waste, improve home comfort and lower heating and cooling costs, according to a community announcement. Available services may include attic, wall or crawlspace insulation, air sealing to reduce drafts, heating system evaluations and eligible improvements, ventilation work and home safety improvements. Both homeowners and renters may qualify. Landlord authorization is required for rental properties. The program is not intended for emergency home repairs. Services depend on eligibility, available funding, a home assessment and scheduling. How to apply for weatherization assistance Residents interested in the program are asked to complete and print the Weatherization Application Packet, then mail or drop off the completed application at the address listed at the top of the application. All signatures must be handwritten on the printed application. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. Applicants also can contact Blue Water Community Action's Weatherization Department at 810-982-8541 or weatherization@bwcaa.org, or visit bwcaa.org . More: How much did President Trump's visit cost Port Huron? Weatherization program

Three energy projects converge on rural Cohoctah: ‘I’m going to see nothing but black panels, metal and destruction’

Joann Haas was two months pregnant in 1985 when she bought an old farmhouse on Fleming Road in Cohoctah Township. Over the years, she turned it into a home where she raised her son and hoped to spend the rest of her life. “I look out my picture window right...

Dow's magical season ends in regional final

Dow's magical season ends in regional final

Food drive in Burton for Thanksgiving, Christmas

MI Bright Lights At Camp Dearborn Opens For Season Friday

MI Bright Lights returns this weekend to Camp Dearborn in Milford - bringing holiday magic and thousands of Christmas lights synchronized to music and special effects. There are two attractions: a drive-thru Christmas light spectacular, and a House Show. WHMI and others got a special sneak peek during MI Bright...

Sick The Mag Practice Tree Race Series Debuts At Sick Town Hall - We’ve Got Results, the Prizes, and How You Can Get In on the Fun!

But Tom Bailey, the man behind Sick The Magazine, wasn’t ready to call the season done quite yet. With Sick Town Hall celebrating its first anniversary, and the restaurant that combines great food and drinks with an automotive and drag and drive atmosphere, Tom thought of a way to make for a fun monthly get-together for racers and enthusiasts alike at the Lake Orion location: a practice tree series. With our first of seven dates complete, we got the details, as well as the winners!

Grocery store hours for Thanksgiving 2026 in Livingston County

Thanksgiving is a popular holiday for last-minute grocery shopping. It's not uncommon to need an extra stick of butter in the middle of mixing potatoes, or a turkey baster after your existing utensil met an unfortunate end in the dishwasher. Regardless of your hosting emergency, there are options available, with several local grocery stores open on the feast-friendly holiday. Here's when stores will be open Nov. 26 in Livingston County : Meijer 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Locations: 8650 W. Grand River Ave. in Brighton; 3883 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell; 2160 Hartland Road in Hartland Township Website: meijer.com Kroger 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Locations: 9968 E. Grand River Ave. in Brighton; 108 W. Highland Road in Howell; 10059 E. Highland Road in Hartland Township Website: kroger.com VG’s Grocery 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: 2400 W. Grand River Ave. in Howell Website: shopvgs.com Walgreens 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Locations: 8720 W. Grand River Ave. in Brighton; 2321 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell Website: walgreens.com The following stores are closed Thanksgiving Day: Aldi Costco Target Walmart — Contact reporter Evan Sasiela at esasiela@livingstondaily.com . Follow him on X @SalsaEvan . This article originally appeared on Livingston Daily: Grocery store hours for Thanksgiving 2026 in

North Flint Food Market celebrates one year anniversary

FLINT, Mich. — The North Flint Food Market on Clio Road is celebrating one year of operations and providing residents with a place to shop for healthy foods. The market is located in an area that was once known as a food desert. General Manager Marquise Powell said the...

New mural coming to northbound I-75 rest area near Clio

CLIO, Mich. (WJRT) — Travelers heading north on I-75 near Clio will soon be greeted by a new mural highlighting communities and attractions across the Great Lakes Bay Region. Go Great Lakes Bay is partnering with the Michigan Department of Transportation, the Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce and Convention &...

Livingston Co. IT Department Recognized for Pet Reunification App

Livingston County’s Information Technology Department is being recognized for it's new Pet Reunification application to report a lost or found animal. It earned the "Citizen Impact Project of the Year" award from Mi-GIMIS -- the state chapter of a professional IT association of worldwide government IT leaders. "The award...

This Metro Detroit Deli Piles Corned Beef High and Serves Old-School Jewish Classics

Corned beef sandwiches are the main attraction at Siegel’s Deli in Commerce Township, where the portions are big enough that ordering a half sandwich makes sense. This Metro Detroit spot also serves traditional Jewish deli favorites, including matzo ball soup, chopped liver, potato latkes, and Reubens. The menu has...